Electrical Engineer/Project Manager

Skilled Jobs Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for ongoing opportunities across commercial and infrastructure construction projects in Adelaide and surrounding areas. You will lead electrical projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget, while coordinating with engineering teams, clients, and regulators.

The role requires a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and financial management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee electrical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Review and authorise drawings and specifications per electrical standards.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and allocated resources for delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and monitor project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Adelaide Airport, SA

Our client is one of Australia’s most respected construction and infrastructure companies, delivering projects across commercial, industrial, and civil sectors. We are passionate about equal opportunity and embracing diversity to the benefit of all, and we are committed to providing safe and supportive working environments.

About the Role & Duties

We are currently seeking suitably qualified Electrical Project Managers for ongoing opportunities across a variety of commercial, and infrastructure construction projects throughout Adelaide and greater metropolitan areas.

Working as part of established site teams, you will be responsible for leading electrical projects ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan power generation related projects from concept through to commissioning and completion.
• Design, review, interpret and authorise drawing and specifications of the projects and documentation according to standards required as per the electrical principles and regulations.
• Prepare, manage and monitor budgets and resources required for efficient delivery,
• Coordinate and liaise with engineering teams, clients, contractors, regulatory authorities and stakeholders etc
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff, technical team etc.
• Monitor and report progress to the senior management and advise further improvements for optimisation of project outcomes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Financial management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery
• Budget performance
• Safety
• Client satisfaction
• A team productivity

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 + super (depending on skills and experience)

Only succesfull applicants will be contacted for an interview.